The Annapolis Book of Seamanship : Fourth Edition defines the art of sailing, maneuvering, and preserving a ship or a boat in all positions and under all reasonable circumstances

With the addition of the words and some unreasonable circumstances, too this definition of “seamanship” is as valid today as when the first edition of this book was published in 1983

The aim remains to advise you the sailor on essential gear, skills, and behavior that enhance your pleasure and safety

This edition of The Annapolis Book of Seamanship is an extensive update

Much of the text is new or revised, and there are many new photos

Throughout, the book stresses the skills and attitudes that comprise what the author calls “The Seamanship Ethos.”

The first four chapters cover the boat, basic sailing skills, sail trim, and weather, with the first of many “Hands On” sections with their tips

The topics of health (including seasickness) and on board safety follow, with lessons learned from on-water tests and studies of boating accidents

The book looks closely at the elements of piloting, navigation, and electronics, including Digital Selective Calling, the U.S. Coast Guard’s emergency communication system

Moving on to the arts of traditional seamanship, including anchoring, heavy weather, and emergencies, there is much on modern equipment and skills, again based on experience

The book ends with boat maintenance and the traditions that make sailing the beloved pastime it is

Appendixes include best practices for protecting the marine environment and bringing up children under sail

About the Author

In this new revised edition, John Rousmaniere has updated The Annapolis Book of Seamanship with the most recent information about safety, sails, boathandling, electronics, and health issues, passed on from his sailing experience and teaching safety and reviewing accidents

Every chapter has been revised and several have been completely rewritten

John's ubiquitous The Annapolis Book of Seamanship has helped train and educate generations of sailors

His many other titles have earned him a reputation as the dean of sailing authors

Publishing Information:

Author: John Rousmaniere

Illustrator: Mark Smith

Hard Cover

Pages: 416

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

4th Edition

Publish Date: January 2014

ISBN-10: 1451650191

ISBN-13: 978-1451650198

Dimensions: 11.1" x 8.7" x 1.4"

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